Făgăraș – cathedral and fortress
(31 January 2021)
The town of Făgăraș lies on the road from Sibiu to Brasov. At the end of the 12th century, the castle was just a wooden fortress, which was enlarged into a stone fortress in the 14th century. The castle contains a museum which, like the castle, can be viewed and visited.
Right next to the fortress is the cathedral/church of St. John the Baptist.
More about the fortress of Făgăraș: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/fagaras-fortress/
Fish, fish, fish … in the Danube Delta
(29 January 2021)
Whether as a fish broth (a delicious Romanian fish soup) cooked over an open fire, grilled or fried as fish with caper sauce, garlic and butter or simply eaten whole and raw (picture pelican), the Danube Delta is rich in birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and fish. More than 130 species of fish inhabit the delta’s river arms and waters.
We would like to thank Boat trips Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for permission to use these images.
Pure nature in Piatra Craiului National Park
(27 January 2021)
Romania is one of the most biodiverse countries in Europe in terms of flora and fauna. The flora and fauna is pristine and diverse, and as well as bears (two-thirds of Europe’s bear population lives in the forests here), with a bit of luck you can also see wild boars, foxes and owls during the day. The experience of meeting local people or seeing the tracks of a wild boar leaving them on a tree, bear tracks in the grass, a young bear or small owls live, is unforgettable.
The photos were taken in the Piatra Craiului National Park (in German: Königstein, district of Brasov and Arges) by Mr. Udo Krauss, who made them available to us. Thank you for that. Mr. Krauss works as a tour guide and leads small groups on day or multi-day tours in this area (if interested: Mr. Krauss speaks German and can be contacted at carpatmountains@gmx.de).
Important information: please note that an “encounter” with a wild bear can be very dangerous. Never try to lure these animals (even at the side of the road from your car) and only undertake your forest walks with experienced tour guides.
Salina Slănic Prahova
(25 January 2021 / Images: February 2020)
Salina is located in Slănic in the Prahova district and is about 100 km northeast of Bucharest. It lies at a depth of about 200 meters and covers an area of 53,000 m². The salt massif is 5-6 km long and about 2-3 km wide. The history of the salt mine dates back to 1686 and it has been open to visitors since 1970.
Poiana Brasov – Dream pictures
(23 January 2021)
What more can we say about these pictures, Poiana Brasov over the last couple days. Currently 0 degrees in Postavaru, 4 degrees plus in Poiana Brasov … and beautiful.
Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for permission to use these images.
Constanța winter … and the sea
(22 January 2021)
These photos were taken yesterday and the evening before in Constanta on the Black Sea. They are breathtaking images that convey a perfect evening atmosphere and make the longing for this place rekindle.
We would like to thank photographer Marius Nistor for his permission to use these wonderful images.
Dinopark in Rasnov
(20 January 2021 / Images: January 2020 (more snow) and January 2019 (less snow))
Dinopark of the same name is just a few meters away from the Râșnov Castle (in the district of Brasov). Life-size dinosaurs, multimedia presentations, a history museum, a “real” volcano and much, much more invite both children and adults to a fun and informative visit. The park is open daily (Monday to Sunday) from 10:00 to 17:30 or 18:30.
And again … snow, snow, snow
(19 January 2021)
Pictures from yesterday and yesterday (January 18 and January 17, 2021) from Poiana Brasov. It is still cold and still beautiful…
And in the morning … Minus 12 degrees in Poiana, minus 18 degrees in Postavaru. The chairlifts and ski lifts are in operation (from 9:00 to 15:20 or 16:00).
Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for permission to use these images
Poiana Brasov … snow, snow, snow, snow
(17 January 2021)
Pictures from yesterday (16.01.2021). Minus 12 degrees in Poiana, minus 18 degrees in Postavaru. The chairlifts and ski lifts are in operation (from 9:00 to 15:20 or 16:00). It’s cold and still beautiful …
Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for permission to use these images
Autumn in Arieșeni
(15 January 2021 / Images: October / November 2020)
Arieșeni is a commune in Alba county in Romania. Located in western Transylvania, the municipality stretches across the origin of the Arieșul Mare river in the Bihor Mountains. A few kilometers southwest of the village is the highest peak of Bihor and at the same time the Apuseni Mountains, Curcubăta Mare, at 1,849 meters.
Thanks to Mrs. Farkas Ildiko for her permission to use these wonderful images.
Bucegi Mountains and … all around
(14 January 2021)
The Bucegi Mountains, which are part of the so-called Bucegi-Leaota-Piatra Craiului group, are located in southern Karparts. The highest peak is Omu, at 2,507 meters. Right in the heart of the Bucegi Mountains, in the Dâmbovița district of the Ialomița valley, between the Orzei and Zănoagei gorges, is Scropoasa Lake, which looks like an emerald when the light is just right.
The Bucegi Mountains are home to a multitude of animals. Here you can find bears, foxes, deer, lynx and wild boar. Also, golden eagles, griffon vultures, grouse and ravens, trout, chub and meer are native to the waters.
Danube Delta
(12 January 2021)
starts along the course of the Danube from the cities of Braila and Galati in south-eastern Romania. The Danube Delta is an exotic landscape where, among other things, more than 1 830 types of plants, 2 440 types of insects, 91 types of molluscs, 11 types of reptiles, 10 types of amphibians, 320 types of birds and 44 types of mammals can be seen.
Find out more about the delta and many, many pictures: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/danube-delta/
We would like to thank Plimbari cu barca Delta Dunarii – Murighiol / Boat trips in Danube Delta for allowing us to use the images.
Iasi – the cradle of Romanian culture
(8 January 2021)
Iași was the capital of Moldavia between 1564-1859, one of the two capitals of the United Principalities between 1859 and 1862 and the capital of the Kingdom of Romania between 1916-1918.
You should not miss the opportunity to come to Iasi, where “every stone speaks of the past” and a large number of historic buildings, monasteries, museums and memorials. You could say that Iași is a national museum of history and art.
Iași is probably the fourth largest city in Romania (after Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara). Information about inhabitants fluctuates between 350 Tds. and 800 thousand, depending on the source and the surrounding area or just the city.
Learn more about cities in Romania: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro/de-vizitat/orase/
Peles Castle
(5 January 2021)
is a former 19th-century royal palace built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I of Romania.
It is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of the town of Sinaia, which lies on the road from Bucharest to Brasov, in a valley of the Bucegi Mountains.
Seven terraces surround the castle. Some of the 160 rooms can be visited, and the castle’s museum houses weapons, sculptures, furniture and decorative objects from the 15th-19th centuries, as well as an orchestrion. Above all, the castle impresses with its splendid woodwork.
Learn more about destinations and sights in Romania: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro/de-vizitat/locatii-de-vizitat/
We thank Mr. Georg Schenk for his permission to use his photos.
Wonderful winter weather
(3 January 2021)
Poiana Brasov: Not this year, but at the beginning of January, a year ago, this image of a winter wonderland was created in the mountainous regions of Transylvania, in the heart of Romania.
Thank you Poiana Brasov/ Romania for allowing us to use this wonderful image.
Sunset in Galati
(1 January 2021)
It’s way too hot, bright sunshine and blue skies almost every day and instead of up to -20 degrees, it’s +15 degrees and more. It smells like spring in the middle of winter. Somehow beautiful and yet … unusual!
Learn more about Galati: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-galati/
The photos were taken on December 30, 2020 in Galati, south-eastern Romania. We would like to thank the photographer Nica George for permission to use these images.
